Forward plan

Forward Plan 1 January 2026 - 30 April 2026  (01/01/2026 to 30/04/2026, Forward Plan)

Plan items
No. Item

1.

Proposed changes to the Adult Social Care Charging for Care and Support policy

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health

Decision:   16 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Ben Baker

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/12/2025

2.

Petition for traffic calming measures to be introduced along The Village, Eastbourne

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision:   19 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Warwick Hadley

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2025

3.

Future of the Orbis Partnership

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Decision due:   22 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Ros Parker

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

4.

East Sussex County Council Artificial Intelligence Policy

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Decision due:   22 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  David Matthewman

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

5.

Treasury Management Strategy 2026/27

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   27 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Ian Gutsell

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/09/2025

6.

Ashdown Forest 2025/26 forecast outturn and 2026/27 budget

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   27 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Andy Fowler

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/09/2025

7.

Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR): Draft Council Plan 2026/27, Revenue Budget and Capital Programme

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   27 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Claire Lee

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/09/2025

8.

Value for Money (VfM) External Auditor's Annual Report on East Sussex County Council 2024/25

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   27 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Ian Gutsell

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

9.

Devolution and establishment of Mayoral Combined County Authority

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   27 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Philip Baker

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/12/2025

10.

Supported Living - contract extension for the Supported Living Care Services provision for Working Age Adults with Learning Disabilities at Burfield Court, Hailsham & Gilda Close, Polegate Schemes.

Decision maker:  Director of Adult Social Care and Health

Decision:   January 2026

Lead officer:  Matt Holmes

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

11.

Approval of allocation of bus grant revenue allocation

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision due:   16 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Craig Lamberton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/12/2025

12.

East Sussex and Brighton & Hove Local Nature Recovery Strategy

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision due:   16 Feb 2026

Originally due:   17 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Kate Cole

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/08/2025

13.

Petition for improved road safety measures around Chyngton Primary School New!

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision due:   16 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Warwick Hadley

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/12/2025

14.

Community Match schemes 2025/26

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision due:   16 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Victoria Rojanachotikul

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/11/2025

15.

Admission arrangements for East Sussex schools 2027-28- determine

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Decision due:   23 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Jo Miles

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2025

16.

To approve the use of the Crisis and Resilience Fund on Vouchers for Free School Meal eligible children in the Easter and May 2026 school holidays New!

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Decision due:   23 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Jessica Stubbings

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/01/2026

17.

Site 6, Eastbourne - Disposal of Long Leasehold Interest

Decision maker:  Chief Operating Officer

Decision due:   February 2026

Lead officer:  Rebecca Lewis

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Commercial sensitivity of information contained in offers.

18.

Playing field adjacent to the Tilling Green Community Centre - Decision regarding disposal of the freehold interest

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Decision due:   2 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Rebecca Lewis

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Details of the offers made will be provided in the exempt report. This information is considered to be commercially sensitive.

19.

Award of contract for school meals catering

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Decision due:   2 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Johnny Parish

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
A full bid submission is confidential and only the name of the successful bidder and value should be made public.

20.

East Sussex Local Flood Risk Management Strategy 2026-36: Public Consultation New!

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Decision due:   16 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Natalie Jamfield

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/12/2025

21.

East Sussex Childcare Sufficiency Duty 2026/2027

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Decision due:   23 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Jane Spice

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

22.

Write-off of Debts 2025/26

Decision maker:  Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Decision due:   31 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Alina Dunn

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
The exempt report will contain information relating to individuals.

23.

Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections Construction Procurement

Decision maker:  Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Decision due:   March 2026

Lead officer:  Ellie McDaniel

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
The item is partially exempt as the procurement report may contain sensitive financial information from procurement bids.